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Is this Lauriston’s next millionaire?
ANNE and Bill Anderson’s Lauriston Bloodstock pulled off another coup last weekend when emerging four-year-old Sure Thing Captain secured the last spot in the $2.1million TAB Eureka slot race to be… Read more: Is this Lauriston’s next millionaire?
Boutique trainer chasing maiden Group win
AIDED by a handy draw, astute horseman Jamie Cassar has a strong opportunity to register his initial Group win this weekend. Training a boutique team for two decades, Cassar has contested a Group… Read more: Boutique trainer chasing maiden Group win
Promising filly continues to shine
IT’S a far cry from the glitz and glamour of this time last year, but Tyson Linke is pleased nonetheless. Last September Linke was the toast of the nation after his grand mare Encipher captured the… Read more: Promising filly continues to shine
TAB names Eureka representative
TAB has named Sure Thing Captain as its runner for the $2.1 million dollar TAB Eureka at Club Menangle next Saturday following the running of the Racenet Discovery Stakes. TAB’s selection panel met… Read more: TAB names Eureka representative
Domination taken to another level
ALREADY boasting a phenomenal Vicbred record, Emma Stewart took her domination to another level last night. Fresh from winning five of the seven two-year-old heats in which she had a runner in… Read more: Domination taken to another level
Vicbred cliché continues
IN WHAT has become a cliché, Emma Stewart has dominated another round of Vicbred Super Series heats. Stewart has turned the futurity into her own pet project in recent seasons, dominating the series… Read more: Vicbred cliché continues
Here’s the final piece of the Eureka puzzle
RACE ONE: Back from a spell, but with the benefit of three runs under his belt, MAJOR MAJOR (9) is capable of assisting punter’s starting the eight-event card on the right side of the ledger… Read more: Here’s the final piece of the Eureka puzzle
VALE: Tony McGrath AM
A GREAT servant of harness racing was lost this week with the passing of former NSW Harness Racing Club (Club Menangle) Chairman and Director, Tony McGrath AM, on Tuesday. Born on February 8, 1936… Read more: VALE: Tony McGrath AM
VALE – PETER PLUMMER
HARNESS racing lost one of its great servants with the sad passing of former Club Menangle Deputy Chairman and director, Peter Plummer, last Saturday (August 24). Born on May 23, 1943, Peter was 81… Read more: VALE – PETER PLUMMER
Prime example why first win bonus needs to be extended
LATE bloomer Lets Go Again is the ideal reason why the Vicbred first win bonus should be a lifetime offering not a limited season opportunity according to trainer Terry Sinclair. As it stands, an… Read more: Prime example why first win bonus needs to be extended
Another US win for Aussie reinsman
EX-PATRIOT reinsman Brad Chisholm has made another trip to the winners’ circle in the United States by combining with Iminurblindspot at Freehold during the weekend. Chisholm has cut a regular path… Read more: Another US win for Aussie reinsman
Promising freshman trotter remains unbeaten
UNDEFEATED freshman Zarski will be kept fresh ahead of his first major target. Registering his second victory for trainer Gary Donaldson when too good in Melton last night, Zarski is being readied… Read more: Promising freshman trotter remains unbeaten
Pathway to sustainability
HARNESS Racing Victoria CEO Matt Isaacs has outlined details of the industry’s revenue and cost challenges, and how the Melton land transfer will help the sport transition to a sustainable pathway… Read more: Pathway to sustainability
Q&A with HRV CEO
DAMAGE control or fact correcting tour, regardless of which way you look at it, Harness Racing Victoria’s honchos have been busy this week. HRV’s woes began last Friday when the state’s five kindred… Read more: Q&A with HRV CEO
Champion mare looks to have ‘Ranji Bill’ covered
RACE ONE: Following two eye-catching performances in recent weeks, CAPTAIN TOM (6) is poised to greet the judge for the first time at Menangle. Prepared by Jarrod Alchin and to be driven by Cam… Read more: Champion mare looks to have ‘Ranji Bill’ covered
In-form trainer sharing the credit
HE has his team racing in sensational form, but Robbie Caton is quick to share the credit. Enjoying his best season as a trainer, Caton’s boutique stable has had 28 starts for 12 wins at a strike… Read more: In-form trainer sharing the credit
Biscay slips into nab Eureka slot
THE world’s richest harness race has another serious X factor. Recent Queensland Derby runner-up Bay Of Biscay has become the second confirmed three-year-old starter in the $2.1m TAB Eureka at… Read more: Biscay slips into nab Eureka slot
Maiden broken four years after debut!
PLANS remain modest with Mighty Carson despite his maiden-breaking success in Gawler. Making his debut as a three-year-old in 2020, Mighty Carson was unplaced at his first three outings before being… Read more: Maiden broken four years after debut!
TAB’s Eureka slot up for grabs
TAB will select its runner for the upcoming TAB Eureka from the Racenet Discovery Stakes at Club Menangle on August 31, just a week out from the world’s richest harness race. The scratching of… Read more: TAB’s Eureka slot up for grabs
In-form mare aimed at rich futurity
NEXT month’s Vicbred Super Series is on the agenda for in-form mare, Platinum Drive. Boasting two wins and a pair of thirds from her last six starts, Platinum Drive is “in the right space” heading… Read more: In-form mare aimed at rich futurity
